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Table 3 Fidelity summary statistics

From: Functional standing frame programme early after severe sub-acute stroke (SPIRES): a randomised controlled feasibility trial

Fidelity criteria

n

% adherence

Intervention group (n = 2 sessions observed)

 Blood pressure checks

1

50

 Use of standing frame or undertook prolonged standing outside the frame

2

100

 Use of foot sensors in standing framea

1

50

 Use of straps and knee blocks in standing frame

1

50

 Sit to stand repetitions

2

100

 Documentation of standing time, adverse events, usual physiotherapy activities in the Case Report Form

2

100

 Physiotherapists conducts the brief interview

1

50

Control group (n = 3 sessions observed)

 Physiotherapist undertook usual physiotherapy activities

3

100

 Documentation of usual physiotherapy activities, adverse events, adherence to trial protocol (e.g. not using the standing frame) in the Case Report Form

3

100

  1. aFoot sensors were supplied to all sites to enable physiotherapists to monitor the patient’s weight distribution during standing and sit to stand based on recommendations [17, 42]